Advocate Photo by MARK BALLARD -- Three of the four candidates for Louisiana governor prepare Thursday as AARP forum moderator Donna Britt of WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, reads a question picked out by seniors. I am physically exhausted, Powell told The N&O in June. Regis and Kelly (now Live with Kelly and Ryan) continues to air on WBRZ. PROVIDED PHOTO "I'm moving on," Kiran Chawla said. Jeanne Burns - BRProud.com The extra pandemic food stamps have officially stopped. Former Baton Rouge television news icon Donna Britt, who ended her 37-year run on WAFB in 2018 due to her battle with ALS, has passed away. That means dinner at home every night with her husband and daughter. Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt checks out a cake held by coworker Derron Daquano as she is joined by friends, family, and coworkers, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after signing off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. Ms. Donna Britt, WAFB 9 News Anchor, delivered a focused and rousing challenge to the youth to lead the charge to honor those that have and continue to serve the nation while learning the founding ideals that make our nation exceptional. Deputies with the Iberville Parish Sheriffs Office are searching for a man accused of making threats via social media to a witness involved in a murder trial. She had joined the station in 1980 and appeared on the air as an anchor until her deteriorating health from the disease forced her to retire in June 2018. Now, she's battling ALS. Before an audience of 650 students and members of the public, twenty (20) Color Guard units paraded in and lined the gym with the US Flag and their unit colors to an inspiring march played by the Parkview HS Band. Click to become an INSIDER for under $2.00 a week, Andre Moreau parts ways with WAFB after eight years, 2022 Welcome: Official Visitors Guide to Greater Baton Rouge. I know she was banned from going after BRPD's Chief Murphy Paul. Moving on: Ex-WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla launches YouTube channel, will Both stations share studios on Government Street in downtown Baton Rouge, while WAFB's transmitter is located on River Road near the city's Riverbend section. Donna retired from the station and anchored her last newscast nearly one year after publicly announcing her diagnosis. (WAFB) Tisha started her career in journalism as a reporter and producer for WCBI-TV in. LTC Widner presented the award to St. Amant High School with its near perfect synchronization as champion, and first runner up was Broadmoor High School with its specialized marching footwork. Visiting at the Baton Rouge Symphony League's annual Mad Hatter's Spring Fashion Show are, from left, Carla Jumonville, Julie Dickinson, Lois Saye and Donna Britt. WAFB also airs the Sunday services from the First United Methodist Church in the city. Her husband, Mark Ballard, serves as the Capitol Bureau Chief for The Advocate newspaper. Donna passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. The fight happened in front of Camille Shade Hall on Southerns campus, jail records show. A longtime Louisiana news anchor has died following a battle with Lou Gehrig's disease, her former employer said Thursday. She is joined by colleagues Kiran Chawla, center, and Greg Meriwether. The Supreme Courts new 5-2 Republican majority voted along party lines to prevent the transfer of school funds. Keyword Fashion Clothing Association Communications. Powell anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at ABC11 a schedule which made for very long days. "And so much of your legacy at Channel 9 was based on what Mahaffey brought and what Mahaffey built. Mahaffey loved to write and he could deliver everything from hard news to his signature humor in a 'Final Note'at the end of each newscast with equal aplomb. Her two children include her daughter Annie and son Louis. Photo provided by LAURIE HARDISON --- Volunteer breakfast --- Salvation Army Capt. In 1988, Guaranty sold the station to AFLAC. In 2003, Raycom acquired former The Box affiliate WBXH-CA, which became a sister station to WAFB when the channel became Baton Rouge's third UPN affiliate and later MyNetworkTV affiliate in 2006. Based on the BRPD press conference the other day, it is abundantly obvious that BRPD needs no help looking like fools. After years of your input and suggestions, BREC is putting your vision into your parks. If theyre looking for a woman to replace her they can give her spot to Jim Engster. News - WAFB Bella Notte Gala held at Greystone The third annual Bella Notte Gala was hosted by Greystone Golf & Country Club in Denham Springs on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. She attended numerous scouting Camporees and was fiercely proud of carrying a canoe over mountains and paddling the Northern Tier Extreme Boy Scout Adventure on Americas Northern border. Then shelter shared desperate plea. WAFB also has a Cox cable channel devoted to airing simulcasts and rebroadcasts of its news broadcasts. Donna Britt, beloved WAFB news anchor and 'a rare breed,' dies after She was eventually teamed up with George Sells and the two of them became one of the most successful news anchor teams in the country. The #1 subreddit for all things relating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana! Because of concerns about COVID-19, the family plans to wait to hold a memorial service for Donna at a later date, he said. Photo shot on 3/7/2009. Copyright 2021 WAFB. But a group of folks is already trying to take care of the problem. Owned by Branson Visitors TV; Gray holds a 50.1% interest in this company. Britt, who was a breast cancer survivor, was involved in multiple charities including ones for ALS, sickle cell disease and cancer, WAFB reported. WAFB's Donna Britt, a breast cancer survivor, has been a fervent supporter of the local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device with a subscription now. About Us - WAFF In 1957, they sold the radio stations, with the AM station changing its format to black music and the FM station going off the air; a new WAFB-FM would sign on in 1968. From what I can tell, the Tulliers got involved because his wife started saying things on FB, which got a lot of people fired up. . The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. Donna Britt speaks to the crowd after receiving the Golden Deeds Award Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Baton Rouge Marriott. "But he was a solid journalist, he loved the news business, and he loved to beat the competition. WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi moved to channel 7 to accommodate this switch. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriffs Office caught a juvenile driving a stolen vehicle from an area where law enforcement officials say they have been investigating a string of vehicle thefts. "Andre has been a big part of our success story and we're sorry to see him go," WAFB News Director Robb. Honestly, I didnt think this was possible, Powell said. her last tweet regarding the guy crashing his car into target in hammond, The guy who ran his car through the Hammond Target. Despite becoming rarer among other television news operations, WAFB occasionally broadcast an editorial that was usually delivered by the station manager. He was 77 years old. I could completely see an argument erupting over this, someone losing their temper and saying something, resulting in termination. Donna Britt, who worked for Baton Rouge station WAFB for nearly four . On March 3, 2008, WAFB became the first in Baton Rouge and the third in Louisiana to broadcast its local broadcasts in high definition. Patio music was provided by Mike Fontenot. Investigators say Maili Morris made 136 purchases using her 73-year-old aunts debit card, which she had linked to her personal DoorDash account. Lawhon says Mahaffey had a love for first family first but his second love was for television news. [3] In 1965, the station moved its transmission tower from Zachary to south of LSU's campus, allowing viewers in a 90-mile (140km) radius to receive its signal; it was also in that year that the station started broadcasting in color. WAFB anchor Donna Britt interviewed some writers and editorial staff members at The Red Shoes. Golden Deeds -- The 'first lady of Baton Rouge broadcasting' Donna Britt, center, is honored as this year's Golden Deeds winner and is congratulated by WBRZ's Whitney Vann and Sylvia Weatherspoon. A lot of people dont get the opportunity to work part-time anchoring, she said. Every year in the United States, about 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Beloved WAFB anchor Donna Britt passes away - KPLC Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 93 News Anchors in Baton Rouge, LA Directory - Trustoria Color Guards representing US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge, LSU Pershing Rifles Company D-17, Civil Air Patrol Ascension Composite Squadron, Knights of Columbus Bishop Ott Assembly, Parkview Eagle Scouts, Parkview Boy Scouts, Parkview Girl Scouts, and ROTC units from Tara High, Central High, St. Amant High, Zachary High, Belaire High, Broadmoor High, Glen Oaks High, Lee High, Northeast High, McKinley High, Scotlandville High, and Woodlawn High. I feel so fortunate to be able to find that and to be able to find that at home. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. 2002-2023 Gray Television, Inc. Royal Street owned the station until 1964, when it sold the station to locally based Guaranty Corporation. Attached is a group shot of the 1980 LSU Flag Line. Never be too sure. Her family moved as her father first preached in small-town Texas, then on to church fields in Georgia peanut country as well as along the Florida panhandle. According to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. woman accused of using aunts debit card for 136 DoorDash orders held on preset $18 million bond, WANTED: Officials searching for man accused of exposing himself, ExxonMobil faces racial discrimination lawsuit, Fight involving 9 people on Southerns campus leads to 1 arrest, Kentwood man arrested after months-long drug investigation; drugs, money, and guns seized, Man arrested for allegedly robbing victim at gunpoint in Denham Springs, CRIME STOPPERS: Mans killer, details surrounding his death remain a mystery, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions, Juvenile caught behind wheel of stolen vehicle, officials say, Two arrested for flying drone over chemical plants in St. Charles Parish. He called her in for an interview and hired her right away. [2] It launched as a television counterpart to local radio stations WAFB and WAFB-FM, which both signed on in 1948 and were affiliated with MBS. She was 62. The Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums played their traditional bagpipe favorites, along with a medley of patriotic songs. Live with Regis and Kelly and The Oprah Winfrey Show were seen until the late 1990s. A familiar landscape in Central Louisiana left devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Laura is given new life in the upcoming film 65 thanks to Sony Pictures. TV: Former ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell lands job at WAFB News | Raleigh Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt waves as she sees her husband and son in the studio, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as Donna Britt signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. i mean, no way it was a race thing. Photo 3 - US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Color Guard of MMST2 James Nichols, MST3 Michael Thacker, ME3 Joseph Maldonado, BM3 Jarret Guerra was the lead Color Guard for the MOC ceremony. WAFB's Donna Britt, left, speaks with colleague Greg Meriwether before the start of the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Distinguished Citizen -- With Boy Scouts of America Istrouma Area Council 's inaugural Distinguished Citizen honoree Donna Britt, seated, are, from left, Scout Executive Gary Mertz, John Turner, Jerry Fischer, Louie Ballard, Mark Ballard, Franklin Foil, Paula Davis and Jay Grymes. Id like to share some personal news with you tonight, Donna said. Parkview Baptist School lived streamed the Massing of the Colors Ceremony and it can be viewed at http://ow.ly/2bwdsa. Donna Britt honored as 2018 Golden Deeds Award recipient: 'Donna's favorite hobby is volunteering', 'Always ready to help': Donna Britt named 2018 Golden Deeds Award winner, Baton Rouge's Donna Britt: On her prognosis, ALS battle, struggle in final days at WAFB, more, WAFB anchor Donna Britt receives prized No. In total, the station's news department produces 25 hours of news programming each week. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO -- Our America Writers' and Artists' Project -- The Our America Writers' and Artists' Project received a Power of Nine Award on WAFB-TV on Aug. 25. A friend who had not heard from Roger since Friday checked on him about 9:30. Photo 2 - Ms Donna Britt, WAFB 9 News Anchor, the MOC guest speaker, is greeted prior to the program by LTG Middleton Chapter Vice Commander, LTC Reginald Brown, USA Retired. It will still be breezy in the afternoon, but not as much as the morning, otherwise today will become sunny and nice with highs in the 70s. WTF did she do? 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So, now I know whats been paralyzing muscles all over my body all these months and shows no signs of stopping.. From 1988 until 2019, The Price Is Right aired at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., and The Young and the Restless aired at 4 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. Liz Koh WAFB. The emcee for the evening was WAFB News Anchor Donna Britt and Auctioneer Jeff Taylor conducted silent and live auctions. But the WAFB position with the coveted part-time hours was too good to pass up. For the last nine months, doctors have tried to diagnose it, however, many of the symptoms are the same for other diseases, she said at the time. Her contract wasnt renewed per someone I know who knows someone else who knows her. Kiran Chawla of Wafb fired? : r/batonrouge - reddit Donnas husband, Mark Ballard, says her family was by her side as she passed away peacefully Thursday morning. Murdaugh, 54, faced two counts of murder and two weapons charges in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh and . The candidates are, from left to right, Democratic Rep. John Bel Edwards, of Amite, Lt. Gov. Andre Moreau is leaving WAFB-TV after eight years behind the nightly anchor desk. I worked at NBC33 (yes that 33), and live in Houston now. Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | O-T Lounge - TigerDroppings Photo shot on 3/17/2003. WAFB's Donna Britt writes a thank you letter to a viewer before the 6pm newscast, Wednesday, June 6, 2018. WAFB also carried some ABC programming with WBRZ until WRBT (now WVLA) signed on in 1971 and some programming from DuMont until that network folded. [14] With the new digital channel, WAFB rebroadcasts WBXH on channel 9.4 and, before the launch of Bounce TV affiliate September 2011, weather on channel 9.2. In all, the 10-day excursion cost the public approximately $100,400 to cover 14 government officials travel, according to financial documents. Perfectly Pink -- Celebrating breast cancer survivors at the Susan G. Komen Perfectly Pink Luncheon for Life are, seated, honoree Donna Britt, and, standing from left, Executive Director Angela Miller, Dr. Abenaa Brewster, Elizabeth Vowell, Jay Grymes, Holly Clegg and Blake Tolbird. Im sure her employer hasnt been thrilled with her dating partner being a news topic on multiple occasions in the past few years. Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt is surrounded by friends, family, and coworkers, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as she signs off for one last time at WAFB studios in downtown Baton Rouge, La. WAFB-TV anchor is honored with a No. Crawford Wheeler II. Donna loved to travel and she and her family saw much of the world together. United Cajun Navy and community partners will organize a Search for Millard. She started at WAFB in 1980 as a news reporter. Louisiana students have struggled in the classroom for years, but minority children appear to be falling behind the most. (WAFB) - Longtime WAFB anchor Donna Britt, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the community, has passed away after her courageous battle with ALS. Longtime Baton Rouge news anchor John Mahaffey passes away - WAFB 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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My whole family is very excited. The station's digital signal is multiplexed: WAFB shut down its analog signal, over VHF channel 9, on June 12, 2009, the official date in which full-power television stations in the United States transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts under federal mandate. Britt, who has been with WAFB for over 37 years, has announced she will retire from the local news station after being diagnosed with ALS 11 months ago. Kiran Chawla gone from WAFB? | Page 2 | O-T Lounge Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Hey! From left, Dot Thibodeaux, Cynthia Whitaker, master of ceremonies Donna Britt and Constance Walker attend the 21st annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. Known for her bubbly personality and community involvement, WAFB news anchor Donna Britt shows off her red wig in 2016's Red Wig Walk, which raises awareness for HIV prevention, treatment and supportive services. Former WAFB reporter Kiran Chawla says her love of investigative reporting and the viewing public sparked her to start her new YouTube channel. Coincidentally, the call letters of the station, WAFB, also spelled out their new owner: American Family Broadcasting (although the WAFB calls predate this ownership by 40 years when its former original sister radio station signed on in 1948 with the slogan "Always For Baton Rouge"). Squires of Denham Springs donated the formal wear and Good Times Event Planning coordinated. WAFB (channel 9) is a television station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, affiliated with CBS.It is owned by Gray Television alongside low-power, Class A MyNetworkTV affiliate WBXH-CD (channel 39). WAFB-TV television anchor Donna Britt, whose fight against breast cancer included a lumpectomy to cut out the cancer and 33 shots of radiation, helped to emcee the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure in Baton Rouge. The station began broadcasting on April 19, 1953, as the first television station in Baton Rouge, and the second television station in the state of Louisiana. The show had a way of educating young children while making it fun to learn. They approached me and asked if I would be willing to work full-time and I said no if I wanted to do that, I wouldnt have left the job I had!. Until 2015, WAFB aired the syndicated version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; the show aired on sister station WBXH until its cancellation in 2019. His last day on the air will be Friday, Sept. 2. She signed off the air on June 13, 2018 after 38 years of service at WAFB. Asians arent immune from cancel culture. Longtime WAFB anchor, reporter Paul Gates dies at 69 - WBRZ Donna rode in countless parades across South Louisiana. The cash-and-stock merger transaction valued at $3.6 billion in which Gray shareholders would acquire preferred stock currently held by Raycom will result in WAFB gaining new sister stations in nearby markets, including CBS/ABC affiliate KNOE-TV in Monroe and NBC/CBS affiliate KALB-TV in Alexandria, in addition to its current Raycom sister stations. Updated: Jan 17, 2017 / 07:36 PM CST. Mahaffey started his career in Baton Rouge television at WAFB-TV. Authorities say the individual could have information about the incident. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. AT a luncheon marking National Girl Scout Week are, from left, Colette Dean, Donna Britt, Marilyn Zimmerman and Nell McAnelly. and Wheel of Fortune until 1995 when the shows moved to WBRZ. The station also aired Time for Beany during its early years on the air from the Paramount Television Network and was briefly affiliated with the NTA Film Network, airing programs Sheriff of Cochise, How to Marry a Millionaire, and This is Alice. Thats nothing controversial in the least. When her father retired from the church ministry, the family continued to preach by rescuing failing churches. We've received your submission. Multiple people have been arrested following an investigation into prostitution happened at Baton Rouge area massage parlors. To avoid any potential conflict of interest, Liz has not reported on Minneapolis Police and Minneapolis Police Union issues for at least two-and-a-half years." Donna also served on boards for the Baranco-Clark YMCA, the Southern University Art Museum, the Baton Rouge Ballet Theater and the Louisiana Association for Arts in Education. 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Nicole Nalepa is the anchor of Connecticut's #1 morning newscast, "Eyewitness News This Morning", and the co-host of WFSB's newest lifestyle T.V. And, it's a proud legacy. A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused five deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest. In the recent ratings period, it beat the others stations' combined weeknights at 5, 6, and 10. Jay Dardenne, a Republican from Baton Rouge, and Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, R-Breaux Bridge.
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